Islam on freedom of religion伊斯蘭教對宗教自由

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Wan Azhar Wan Ahmad萬愛資哈爾萬艾哈邁德

Apostasy, apparently a human rights-related issue, is highly sensitive to the multi-racial and multi-religious character of Malaysia.叛教,顯然是與人權有關的問題,是高度敏感,多種族和多宗教性質的馬來西亞。 It tends to be problematic, untenable to some, especially when it deals with conversion into and out of它往往是有問題的,站不住腳的一些,尤其是當它處理轉換成進出 Islam伊斯蘭教 . It is true, the whole question involves certain legal and social implications.這是真的,整個問題涉及到一些法律和社會影響。 At times, its repercussions appear to rattle the social solidarity and religious harmony of our peaceful nation.有時,它的影響似乎撥浪鼓的社會團結和宗教和睦的和平國家。 All these threatening consequences are actually caused by ignorance.所有這些威脅所造成的後果實際上是無知。 This writing is not to incite further dissension.寫這篇文章並不是要進一步引發糾紛。 Neither is it intended to sound apologetic.也不是為了健全的歉意。 On the contrary it calls for all parties directly or indirectly affected by the subject matter, Muslims and non-Muslims alike, to view it with an open heart guided by wisdom.相反它要求所有各方直接或間接地受到此事,穆斯林和非穆斯林一樣,要查看它以開放的心引導的智慧。

Scholars have admitted that Islam is the most misunderstood religion of all world religions.學者們承認,伊斯蘭宗教是最被人誤解的世界所有宗教。 Misrepresentations and misperceptions about it are causing many to hurriedly develop an unjustified Islamophobia.關於它歪曲和誤解造成許多人趕緊制定一個無理仇視伊斯蘭教。 This syndrome is actually a “fear of the unknown” as these people do not really understand what Islam is all about. Many simply accept the many global misrepresentations incessantly put to them via the media.這實際上是一個綜合症“對未知的恐懼”,因為這些人並不真正了解伊斯蘭教是一回事。 許多簡單地接受了許多全球性失實陳述,不斷向他們提出通過媒體。

Seen through the lens of discourse on human rights, apostasy in Islam has been notoriously brought into conflict with the doctrine of human rights in general, and with the notion of freedom of religion in particular.透過鏡頭看關於人權的論述,在伊斯蘭叛教已經出了名的將兩者對立的學說的一般人權和自由的概念,特別是宗教。 Among the questions raised is, if Islam can easily be embraced, by the same token, why does it not allow Muslims to leave Islam?其中提出的問題是,如果伊斯蘭教很容易被接受,由同一個道理,為什麼不允許穆斯林離開伊斯蘭教?

It is unquestionable that Islam indeed recognises human rights, in fact from its very inception, long before these ideas were developed and documented in its modern secular form by the West like the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948.這是不容置疑的,伊斯蘭教的確承認的人權,實際上從一開始,這些想法早就被開發和認證,其現代西方世俗的形式,如聯合國世界人權宣言,1948年。 Islam, as systematically reflected by the Cairo Universal Islamic Declaration of Human Rights, 1981, advocates human rights via syariah.伊斯蘭教,系統地反映了作為世界開羅伊斯蘭人權宣言,1981年,主張通過回教人權。 These objectives include the establishment of justice, individual education and preservation of human welfare or interests by protecting and preserving the freedom of thought, worship, rights to property and preservation of the progeny.這些目標包括建立公正,個別教育和保存人類福利或利益的保護和維護思想自由,信仰,權利和財產保全的後代。 These constitute the inviolable principles of “human rights”.這些構成了不可侵犯的原則,以“人權”。

What many fail to understand is that Islam is probably the only religion that honours its followers to the utmost.什麼很多無法理解的是,伊斯蘭教是可能是唯一的宗教,其信徒榮譽最大。 Islam regards its adherents, both originally born Muslim as well as converts, as invaluable assets.伊斯蘭教就其信徒,都出生於穆斯林原先以及轉換,作為寶貴的資產。 Once they come to the fold of Islam, they stand equal.一旦他們來到倍伊斯蘭教,他們站在平等的。 Therefore, the responsibilities, duties and rights of all Muslims are basically the same.因此,責任,義務和權利,所有穆斯林基本上是相同的。 Individually, they are equally entitled to achieve success in this world as well as salvation in the hereafter, guided by and within the parameters set up by syariah.個別而言,他們同樣有權在這個世界上取得成功,以及今後在拯救,指導,並在參數設置的回教。

Muslims firmly believe that they are in the territory of truth, the right path.穆斯林堅信,他們是在其境內的真相,正確的道路。 They are bathed in the brightest light.他們沐浴在最亮的光。 For Muslims, truth is light, falsehood is darkness.對於穆斯林,真理是輕,謬誤是黑暗。 Therefore, it is a grave injustice to them if they were to deviate from that truth.因此,它是一個嚴重的不公平的他們,如果他們背離了事實的真相。 Furthermore, the fact that Islam prohibits apostasy reflects the integrity and credibility of the religion.此外,事實上,伊斯蘭禁止叛教反映的完整性和可信性的宗教。 If Islam were to grant permission for Muslims to change religion at will, it would imply it has no dignity, no self-esteem.如果要授予權限伊斯蘭教穆斯林宗教隨意改變,因為那將意味著它沒有尊嚴,沒有自尊。 And people may then question its completeness, truthfulness and perfection.而且,人們便可以質疑它的完整性,真實性和完善。

Echoing the observations of Syed 相呼應的賽義德的意見 Muhammad 穆罕默德 Naquib al-Attas, “rights” or huquq in Islam refers to something that is right, true, correct and proper. “Freedom” or ikhtiyar means a choice for the good or better. Naquib阿塔斯,“權利”或huquq伊斯蘭教是指東西是正確的,真實的,正確的和適當的。“自由”或ikhtiyar指選擇好或更好。 So it is neither one's right nor is it freedom to choose something evil, false, wrong, incorrect or imperfect.因此,既不是一個人的權利,也不是自由選擇邪惡的東西,虛假,錯誤,不正確或不完善的。

Religiously, morally and legally, man has no right to do wrong.宗教,道義上和法律上,人類沒有權利這樣做是錯誤的。 Nevertheless, there are feeble, confused Muslims around.然而,也有軟弱,混亂穆斯林左右。 They may be the result of improper or inadequate education or the lack of exposure to the more comprehensive teachings of Islam.他們可能是導致不當或教育不足或缺乏接觸到更全面的伊斯蘭教教義。 And due to worldly temptations, this weakness causes their religious foundations to become shaky.並且由於世俗的誘惑,這個弱點會導致他們的宗教基金會不穩。 Apparently, their common feature is a lack of knowledge and understanding of Islam.顯然,它們的共同特點是缺乏知識和了解伊斯蘭教。 So if one insists on adopting the aforementioned wrong conception of “rights” and “freedom”, one is actually exposing one's shameful ignorance!因此,如果一個堅持通過上述錯誤概念的“權利”和“自由”,一個是實際暴露自己的無知可恥!

For converts, before they become Muslims, no matter for what reason, it is only reasonable that they must have a certain degree of basic knowledge about Islam.對於轉換,才成為穆斯林,不管什麼原因,它是唯一合理的,他們必須有一定程度的基本知識伊斯蘭教。 They must take efforts to study the fundamentals of the religion first.他們必須採取努力學習基礎知識的宗教第一。 This is actually their responsibility and duty.其實,這是他們的責任和義務。 Take note that rights do not come out of a vacuum; they are accompanied by certain responsibilities and duties.注意,權利不出來的真空,他們都伴隨著一定的責任和義務。 For example, before one can exercise one's freedom to buy a car of his choice, one must first obtain a driving licence.例如,才可以行使自己的自由購買汽車,他的選擇,首先必須取得駕駛執照。 Without that document, one will only endanger oneself as well as others.如果沒有該文件,一只會危害自己以及其他人。 One cannot scream to be given the right or freedom to buy if the requirement of responsibility is not fulfilled beforehand.人們不能尖叫,以獲得權利或自由購買,如果要求不履行的責任是在事前。

Muslims must understand that once they come into the fold of Islam, there is no question of leaving the faith or reverting to their earlier beliefs even if the very reason for one to come to Islam in the first place ceases to exist.穆斯林必須明白,一旦他們來到羊欄伊斯蘭教,但毫無疑問的離開信仰或恢復到其以前的信念,即使非常原因之一來伊斯蘭教首先不再存在。 One may be a bad or a non-practising Muslim, but there is hardly any room available for one to denounce that religion.一個可能是一個壞還是非執業穆斯林,但幾乎沒有任何一個房間,譴責宗教。

One cannot argue that Islam does not recognise the idea of freedom of worship.人們不能說伊斯蘭教不承認思想自由的崇拜。 First and foremost, the very doctrine of Islam, as reflected in the首先,非常伊斯蘭教教義,這反映在 Quran古蘭經 , teaches that there is no compulsion. ,教導我們,沒有強迫。 Freedom of worship is to be understood not only in the sense of making a choice for the better, but also in the sense of freedom to practise a particular religion.自由的崇拜是可以理解的意義,不僅在做一個更好的選擇,而且在意義上的自由,實行特定的宗教。 Once one accepts Islam or decides to become a Muslim, one is subjected to all the rules prescribed by the religion.一旦一個接受伊斯蘭教,或決定成為一個穆斯林,一個是接受所有的規則所規定的宗教。

If Islam forbids apostasy, not only the Muslims must observe it, but the followers of other religions that do not have such provisions must appreciate and respect this position as well.如果伊斯蘭教禁止變節,不僅是穆斯林必須遵守它,但其他宗教信徒在沒有這種規定,必須了解和尊重這個立場。 This is actually the freedom of worship that must be perceived by all.這實際上是崇拜的自由必須被視為所有。

The author is a Senior Fellow for the Centre for Syariah, Law and Political Science, 作者是該中心的高級研究員為回教,法律和政治學, Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia 學會理解馬來西亞的伊斯蘭 (IKIM) (IKIM)

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  1. Malikam X says: Malikam X 說:

    Ishark, did you mean to say something that didnt come out when you submitted yr comment…. Ishark,你的意思是說了一些剪掉走出來時你提交的評論 ...年。

  2. Xman says: Xman 說:

    Ishark, Ishark,
    If you marry a Muslim woman & then have children.如果你願意嫁給一名穆斯林婦女及再要孩子。 What religion will the kids be?什麼宗教將孩子們呢? What if the woman wants them to grow up as Muslim and you dont?如果女人希望他們成長為穆斯林和你不?

    This is a common scenario that usually ends up in divorce.這是一個常見的場景,通常最終在離婚。

    Even if you did allow your wife to bring them up as Muslims, they would get confused by your actions as a non-muslim.即使你沒有讓你的妻子,使其作為穆斯林,他們會得到你的行動所迷惑作為一個非穆斯林。 There will be no harmony in such a household.將不會有這樣一個和諧的家庭。

  3. Shadowofears says: Shadowofears 說:

    1. 1。 Media maligns Islam媒體 maligns伊斯蘭教
    Islam is without doubt the best religion but the media is in the hands of the westerners who are afraid of Islam.伊斯蘭教是毫無疑問最好的宗教,但媒體在西方人的手中誰害怕伊斯蘭教。 The media is continuously broadcasting and printing information against Islam.媒體不斷廣播和印刷資料對伊斯蘭教。 They either provide misinformation about Islam, misquote Islam or project a point out of proportion, if any.他們或者提供錯誤的信息對伊斯蘭教,伊斯蘭教或錯誤引用該項目以點的比例,如果有的話。
    When any bomb blasts take place anywhere, the first people to be accused without proof are invariably the Muslims.任何時候任何地方發生炸彈爆炸事件,第一個人被指責沒有證據往往都是穆斯林。 This appears as headlines in the news.這似乎為標題的新聞報導。 Later, when they find that non-Muslims were responsible, it appears as an insignificant news' item.後來,當他們發現,非穆斯林所為,它顯示為一個很小的新聞'的項目。
    If a 50 year old Muslim marries a 15 year old girl after taking her permission, it appears on the front page but when a 50 year old non-Muslim rapes a 6 year old girl, it may appear in the news in the inside pages as 'Newsbriefs'.如果一個 50歲的穆斯林娶了一個 15歲的小女孩,帶著她的許可,它出現在頭版但是當 50歲的非穆斯林強姦一個 6歲的女孩子,可能會出現在新聞內頁為'Newsbriefs'。 Everyday in America on an average 2,713 cases of rape take place but it doesn't appear in the news, since it has become a way of life for the Americans.每天在美國,平均二千七百十三箱子強姦發生,但它不會出現在新聞,因為它已經成為一種生活方式,為美國人。

    2. 2。 Black sheep in every community:黑羊在每個社區:
    I am aware that there are some Muslims who are dishonest, unreliable, who cheat, etc. but the media projects this as though only Muslims are involved in such activities.我知道有一些穆斯林誰是不誠實,不可靠的,誰作弊,等等,但媒體這個項目似乎只有穆斯林參與這類活動。 There are black sheep in every community.有害群之馬在每一個社區。 I know Muslims who are alcoholics and who can drink most of the non-Muslims under the table.我知道誰是穆斯林酗酒,誰最能喝酒的非穆斯林在桌子底下。

    3. 3。 Muslims best as a whole:穆斯林的整體最佳:
    Inspite of all the black sheep in the Muslim community, Muslims taken on the whole, yet form the best community in the world.儘管所有的黑羊在穆斯林社區,穆斯林採取總體上尚未形成,世界上最好的社區。 We are the biggest community of tee-totallers as a whole, ie those who don't imbibe alcohol.我們是最大的社區打球totallers作為一個整體,即那些誰不喝酒喝酒。 Collectively, we are a community which gives the maximum charity in the world.總的來說,我們是一個社會,使世界上最大的慈善機構。 There is not a single person in the world who can even show a candle to the Muslims where modesty is concerned; where sobriety is concerned; where human values and ethics are concerned.沒有一個人在世界上誰甚至可以顯示一個蠟燭的穆斯林在謙虛而言,那裡的清醒來說,那裡的人的價值觀和道德觀的關注。

    4. 4。 Don't judge a car by its driver:不要判斷一個車的司機:
    If you want to judge how good is the latest model of the “Mercedes” car and a person who does not know how to drive sits at the steering wheel and bangs up the car, who will you blame?如果你想好如何判斷是最新型號的“奔馳”車,一個人誰不知道如何駕駛坐在方向盤和劉海了車,你會責怪誰? The car or the driver?這款車或驅動程序? But naturally, the driver.但當然,驅動程序。 To analyze how good the car is, a person should not look at the driver but see the ability and features of the car.分析如何好車,一個人不應該看的車手,但看到的能力和特點的汽車。 How fast is it, what is its average fuel consumption, what are the safety measures, etc. Even if I agree for the sake of argument that the Muslims are bad, we can't judge Islam by its followers?它有多快,什麼是它的平均油耗,有什麼安全措施等,即使本人同意的緣故,穆斯林的說法是壞,我們不能判斷伊斯蘭教的信徒? If you want to judge how good Islam is then judge it according to its authentic sources, ie the Glorious Qur'an and the Sahih Hadith.如果你想判斷伊斯蘭教是如何好,然後判斷它根據其真實來源,即光榮古蘭經和聖訓的詞句。

    5. 5。 Judge Islam by its best follower ie Prophet Mohammed (pbuh):法官在其最好的伊斯蘭教先知穆罕默德的追隨者,即(願他平安無恙):
    If you practically want to check how good a car is put an expert driver behind the steering wheel.實際上,如果你要檢查好車是如何把一個專家司機在方向盤後面。 Similarly the best and the most exemplary follower of Islam by whom you can check how good Islam is, is the last and final messenger of God, Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).同樣,最好的和最出色的追隨者對伊斯蘭教的人可以檢查伊斯蘭教是如何好,是最後一個,也是最後的上帝的使者,先知穆罕默德(願他平安無恙)。 Besides Muslims, there are several honest and unbiased non-Muslim historians who have acclaimed that prophet Muhammad was the best human being.此外穆斯林,有幾個誠實和公正的非穆斯林歷史學家誰也稱讚那先知穆罕默德是最好的人。 According to Michael H. Hart who wrote the book, 'The Hundred Most Influential Men in History', the topmost position, ie the number one position goes to the beloved prophet of Islam, Muhammad (pbuh).據邁克爾 H哈特是誰寫的書,'已有百年歷史最具影響力男士',最頂端的位置,即第一的位置去心愛的伊斯蘭教先知穆罕默德(願他平安無恙)。 There are several such examples of non-Muslims paying great tributes to the prophet, like Thomas Carlyle, La-Martine, etc.有幾個這樣的例子,非穆斯林付出很大的貢品的先知,像托馬斯卡萊爾,臘馬丁等

    A few selected verses from the Qur'an are often misquoted to perpetuate the myth that Islam promotes violence, and exhorts its followers to kill those outside the pale of Islam.在數個選定的古蘭經經文,往往錯誤地引述延續神話,伊斯蘭教提倡暴力,並敦促其追隨者殺害伊斯蘭以外的蒼白。
    1. 1。 Verse from Surah Taubah新詩從 Surah Taubah
    The following verse from Surah Taubah is very often quoted by critics of Islam, to show that Islam promotes violence, bloodshed and brutality:下面的詩句從 Surah Taubah往往引述批評伊斯蘭教,表明伊斯蘭教宣揚暴力,流血和暴行:
    “Kill the mushriqeen (pagans, polytheists, kuffar) where ever you find them.” “殺死 mushriqeen(異教徒,多神論者,kuffar)無論你在那裡找到他們。”
    [Al-Qur'an 9:5] [鋁古蘭經 9:5]
    2. 2。 Context of verse is during battlefield語境中的詩是在戰場
    Critics of Islam actually quote this verse out of context.伊斯蘭教的批評,其實舉這個詩句斷章取義。 In order to understand the context, we need to read from verse 1 of this surah.為了了解的情況下,我們需要讀出詩句一本surah。 It says that there was a peace treaty between the Muslims and the Mushriqs (pagans) of Makkah.它說,有一個穆斯林之間的和平條約和Mushriqs(異教徒)的麥加。 This treaty was violated by the Mushriqs of Makkah.這一條約是違反了Mushriqs的麥加。 A period of four months was given to the Mushriqs of Makkah to make amends.一期4個月,給予 Mushriqs的麥加作出修訂。 Otherwise war would be declared against them.否則戰爭將被宣布反對他們。 Verse 5 of Surah Taubah says:新詩 5 Surah Taubah說:
    “But when the forbidden months are past, then fight and slay the Pagans wherever ye find them, and seize them, beleaguer them, and lie in wait for them in every stratagem (of war); but if they repent, and establish regular prayers and practise regular charity, then open the way for them: for Allah is oft-forgiving, Most merciful.” “但是,當禁個月過去,奮力殺死所有的異教徒,你們找他們,抓住他們,圍攻他們,在於等待他們千方百計(戰爭),但如果他們悔過自新,並建立定期的祈禱定期慈善和實踐,然後為他們開闢道路:為真主是至赦的,最仁慈的。“
    [Al-Qur'an 9:5] [鋁古蘭經 9:5]
    This verse is quoted during a battle.這詩句是在當天的戰鬥。
    3. 3。 Example of war between America and Vietnam例如對美國和越南之間的戰爭
    We know that America was once at war with Vietnam.我們知道,美國曾在越南戰爭。 Suppose the President of America or the General of the American Army told the American soldiers during the war: “Wherever you find the Vietnamese, kill them”.假設美國總統或美國軍隊的總告訴美國士兵在戰爭期間:“只要你找到了越南,殺死他們”。 Today if I say that the American President said, “Wherever you find Vietnamese, kill them” without giving the context, I will make him sound like a butcher.今天,如果我說,美國總統說,“只要你找到越南,殺死他們”沒有給予方面,我將讓他聽起來像一個屠夫。 But if I quote him in context, that he said it during a war, it will sound very logical, as he was trying to boost the morale of the American soldiers during the war.但是,如果我引用他的實際情況來看,他說,在戰爭中,它會聽起來很符合邏輯,因為他試圖鼓舞士氣的美國士兵在戰爭期間。
    4. 4。 Verse 9:5 quoted to boost morale of Muslims during battle詩 9:5話來鼓舞士氣的穆斯林在戰鬥
    Similarly in Surah Taubah chapter 9 verse 5 the Qur'an says, “Kill the Mushriqs where ever you find them”, during a battle to boost the morale of the Muslim soldiers.同樣,在Surah Taubah第9章第5節古蘭經說:“殺死你過的位置Mushriqs找到他們”,在一次戰鬥中鼓舞士氣的穆斯林士兵。 What the Qur'an is telling Muslim soldiers is, don't be afraid during battle; wherever you find the enemies kill them.什麼古蘭經告訴穆斯林士兵是,不要害怕在戰鬥;只要你找到敵人殺死他們。
    5. 5。 Shourie jumps from verse 5 to verse 7紹里耶跳躍的詩句 5至7節
    Arun Shourie is one of the staunchest critics of Islam in India.阿倫紹里耶是其中一個最嚴厲批評伊斯蘭教在印度。 He quotes the same verse, Surah Taubah chapter 9 verse 5 in his book 'The World of Fatwahs', on page 572.他引用了相同的詩句,Surah Taubah第9章第5節在他的書'的世界Fatwahs',頁 572。 After quoting verse 5 he jumps to verse 7 of Surah Taubah.他引用詩句後 5跳轉到詩 7 Surah Taubah。 Any sensible person will realise that he has skipped verse 6.凡是有理智的人都會明白,他已經跳過 6節。
    6. 6。 Surah Taubah chapter 9 verse 6 gives the answer Surah Taubah第9章6節給出了答案
    Surah Taubah chapter 9 verse 6 gives the answer to the allegation that Islam promotes violence, brutality and bloodshed. Surah Taubah第9章6節給出了答案的指控,伊斯蘭教提倡暴力,暴行和流血。 It says:它說:
    “If one amongst the pagans ask thee for asylum,grant it to him, so that he may hear the word of Allah; and then escort him to where he can be secure that is because they are men without knowledge.” “如果你問的異教徒之間的庇護,授予給他,使他可以聽到真主的話語,然後護送他到哪裡,他可以保證,這是因為他們是男人沒有的知識。”
    [Al-Qur'an 9:6] [鋁古蘭經 9:6]
    The Qur'an not only says that a Mushriq seeking asylum during the battle should be granted refuge, but also that he should be escorted to a secure place.古蘭經不只是說 Mushriq在戰鬥中尋求庇護應該給予庇護,而且他應該被護送到安全的地方。 In the present international scenario, even a kind, peace-loving army General, during a battle, may let the enemy soldiers go free, if they want peace.在目前的國際情況下,即使一個善良,愛好和平的軍隊一般,在一次戰鬥中,可以讓敵人的士兵逍遙法外,如果他們想要和平。 But which army General will ever tell his soldiers, that if the enemy soldiers want peace during a battle, don't just let them go free, but also escort them to a place of security?但一般的軍隊將永遠告訴他的士兵,如果敵人的士兵在戰鬥中要和平,不要只讓他們逍遙法外,而且還護送他們到安全的地方?
    This is exactly what Allah (swt) says in the Glorious Qur'an to promote peace in the world.這正是真主(SWT)的說,在輝煌古蘭經促進世界和平。

  4. godisjudge says: godisjudge 說:

    Some of the views here and especially the death sentence for people leaving islam is exactly why non-believers suspect the faith.這裡的一些意見,特別是死刑的人離開伊斯蘭教就是為什麼不信教的懷疑信念。 Such extreme opinions by its followers shows how much man has had their hand in the development and understanding of the religion.這種極端的意見,其追隨者顯示出有多少人已在發展自己的手和了解宗教。 Let God punish those that have wronged.讓上帝懲罰那些有委屈。 Who is man to judge.誰是人來判斷。

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